How to Pronounce "you got to do what you got to do"
expression
YOO GOT-tuh DOO wut YOO GOT-tuh DOO
YOO GOT TOO DOO WOT YOO GOT TOO DOO
Definition
This phrase means you must do what is necessary, even if it is difficult or unpleasant. It's often used to express resignation or acceptance of a situation.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈju/ /ˈɡɑt/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈdu/ /ˈhwət/, /ˈwət/ /ˈju/ /ˈɡɑt/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈdu
British English
jˈuː/ /ɡˈɒt/ /tˈuː/ /dʉː/ /wˈɒt/ /jˈuː/ /ɡˈɒt/ /tˈuː/ /dʉː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
YOO GOT-tuh DOO wut YOO GOT-tuh DOO
UK
YOO GOT TOO DOO WOT YOO GOT TOO DOO
Listen in Context
Sometimes, you got to do what you got to do to help your family.
If you want to pass the exam, you got to do what you got to do.
It isn't easy, but you got to do what you got to do.
He didn’t want to move, but you got to do what you got to do.